Inside Raising the Concordia

On the fateful day of January 13, 2012, the Costa Concordia encountered tragedy as it ran aground near the shores of Italy, resulting in the tragic loss of 32 lives.

Presented in a captivating one-hour special, we delve into the colossal endeavour faced by the world's foremost salvage experts. Tasked with their most daunting challenge to date, these elite engineers embark on a mission to raise the sunken wreckage of the Costa Concordia. This extraordinary operation unfolds before our eyes, offering a glimpse into the inside narrative as told by the skilled team, as they face the seemingly insurmountable task of rotating the colossal vessel to an upright position and ultimately removing it from the depths of the sea.

Format:
Series
Duration:
60 minutes
Genre:
Factual
Year of production:
2013
Commissioning broadcasters:
Discovery Channel
Executive producers:
Howard Swartz, Ben Bowie
Director:
Dick Bower